What is a pro or con of living in Kirkland, Washingtoncompared to Federal Way, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 94% more expensive in Kirkland.

What salary do I need to live in Kirkland, Washington copmared to Federal Way, Washington?

A salary of $42,000 in Federal Way, Washington should increase to $56,125 in Kirkland, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FEDERAL WAY vs. KIRKLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Federal Way, Washington vs. Kirkland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 33.6% more expensive than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,125 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is more expensive than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Kirkland
than in Federal Way, Washington

Federal Way, WA vs. Kirkland, WA

Compared to Federal Way, Kirkland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

101.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% lower

Commute

8.8% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Federal Way, Washington vs. Kirkland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Federal Way, WA vs. Kirkland, WA

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